Rocky Hills is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Glamorgan–Spring Bay in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 37 kilometres (23 mi) north of the town of Triabunna. The 2016 census recorded a population of 12 for the state suburb of Rocky Hills.[1]

Rocky Hills
Tasmania
Rocky Hills is located in Tasmania
Rocky Hills
Rocky Hills
Coordinates42°13′46″S 148°00′40″E / 42.2295°S 148.0112°E / -42.2295; 148.0112
Population12 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7190
Location37 km (23 mi) N of Triabunna
LGA(s)Glamorgan–Spring Bay
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Rocky Hills:
Swansea Swansea Great Oyster Bay
Tooms Lake Rocky Hills Great Oyster Bay
Tooms Lake, Little Swanport Little Swanport Great Oyster Bay

History

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Rocky Hills is a confirmed locality.[2]

Geography

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The eastern boundary follows the shoreline of Great Oyster Bay.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route A3 (Tasman Highway) passes through from south-east to north-east.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Rocky Hills (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Rocky Hills". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38081B", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Rocky Hills, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.